What should I do if the wound becomes itchy after scabbing?

In daily life, we will inevitably encounter various small accidents that cause skin injuries. When the wound gradually heals and scabs form, many people will encounter a common problem - the wound is itchy after the scabs form. This itching is not only uncomfortable but may also affect the further recovery of the wound.

Why does the wound itch after it scabs over?

When the wound scabs, it feels itchy, which means that the wound is healing itself. The itching is indirectly telling you that granulation tissue is growing and the connective tissue is working. It is because of its activity that you feel itchy!

So if the scab on the wound feels particularly itchy, can you pick it off? It is not recommended. This will affect the healing time of the wound and cause new health problems. The scab is to prevent foreign cells from infecting the wound!

What should I do if the wound becomes itchy after scabbing?

It is normal for wounds to itch, and generally, no special treatment is required. If you really can't help it, you can gently wipe the wound with a sterile cotton swab or cotton ball, or do something to distract your attention, but don't scratch or pick! This will easily leave scars! Silicone gel scar gel can be used at night. It is made of medical silicone. During the proliferation period of scars, which is the third stage mentioned above, Buck Overseas' medical silicone can simulate the role of the stratum corneum, to a certain extent block the evaporation of water on the surface of the scar, keep the scar tissue moist, promote hydration, and inhibit the proliferation of excess tissue.

How to prevent itching after the wound scabs :

Functional wound dressings with moist healing can be used. Moist healing emphasizes wound healing in a moist environment. In this environment, the wound surface can maintain appropriate moisture, which is conducive to cell proliferation and granulation tissue growth, thereby promoting wound healing. At the same time, the moist environment can also prevent wound dehydration and reduce scar formation.

Avoid strenuous exercise: Avoid strenuous exercise or excessive activity during wound healing. Strenuous exercise may cause traction or impact on the wound, thus affecting wound healing and recovery.

Itching after a wound scab is a normal physiological reaction, but we can reduce the itching and accelerate wound healing through proper treatment and preventive measures. I hope this article can help you better understand this issue and properly deal with itching after a wound scab. I wish you all good health! For more information on Innomed®Silicone Scar Dressing, Refer to the Previous Articles. If you have customized needs, you are welcome to contact us; You Wholeheartedly. At longterm medical, we transform this data by Innovating and Developing Products that Make Life Life easier for those who need loving care.

Editor: kiki Jia